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AstroFest

DateSunday, May 31, 2026
Time12 pm – 5 pm
WherePlanétarium de Montréal
PriceFree
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THE annual event for people who are passionate about the Universe! Join us for a series of free activities offered by the Planétarium team along with several partners, under the theme Life in Space. Scientific activities and challenges for the whole family from noon to 5 pm. Activities include: Build your own Mars Mobile, Water rockets, The great stamp hunt, Observing the Sun (noon to 5 pm, weather permitting). Free makeup application (Noon to 5 pm). Food offer ($) on the AstroFest site. Screenings at the Planétarium's theatres will continue throughout AstroFest. The ROUGE 2100 exhibition is free to visit during AstroFest, from noon to 5 pm on Sunday. In case of bad weather, outdoor telescope observation activities will be canceled, but indoor activities will go ahead as scheduled.

Rollie Pemberton: Ways of Listening Launch

DateTuesday, June 2, 2026
Time7 pm – 9:05 pm
WhereLibrarie Drawn & Quarterly (176 rue Bernard O)
PriceFree
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Community
Pemberton (AKA Albertan rapper Cadence Weapon) drops by Montreal to launch his new book on "building a deeper relationship with music in the streaming era." Rollie Pemberton, in conversation with Peggy Hogan.

COMPOSITE #46

DateWednesday, June 3, 2026
Time5:30 pm – 7:35 pm
Where7240 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2R 1Z3
PriceFree
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Community
Quarterly networking event for Montreal's digital community. An evening to meet the community, discover projects and foster dialogue between the art, research and industry sectors. Born from an initiative of the Conseil des arts de Montréal and coordinated by MAPP_MTL, the event promotes sharing and cross-pollination between creators, artist centres, organizations, businesses and digital professionals. Eastern Bloc presents this 46th edition in collaboration with Ateliers Belleville and the Goethe-Institut. The program includes project presentations and exchanges within the community. Featured projects: Whispering of Shells — Milton Riano, PANOPTIKODE — Fanny Pimpurniaux, Electro-Acrylic — Alec Stephani, Belvedere — Olivier Basquin and Marius Cousin, Metamonument — Oli Sorenson, The Abyss 2 — Louis-Philippe Rondeau. Composite Minutes include: Unstable Ecologies in partnership with ADA X — Alizée Armet, The Swimming Pool — Théo Le Roux, FA Workshop — François Auclair, The Firemen's Ball — Hugo Mazo, REPAIRE, a Distributed Cooperative Network (DCN) project — Alexis Langevin-Tétrault, Visual tracking and sound analysis solutions for interactivity — Lab148 Cooperative, Emmanuel Durand, MAS – Data Fest — MAS Media QC, Victor Galarreta, Oreo's in the Sunshine — Cassidy Lerman, Aléas: Rediscovering the universe through the distorting prism of a transdisciplinary musico-poetic narrative — Cléo Palacio-Quintin / Fiolûtröniq Productions. Free admission, registration required.

Vernissage: Residency Vernissage

DateWednesday, June 3, 2026
Time6 pm – 7:30 pm
Where407 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal, QC H2Y 2M3
PriceFree
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Art
The 2026 edition of the PHI residency welcomes Eva Quintas, and Spoonful of Dirt, a collective formed by Andrea Williamson and Nina Pariser. Throughout the month of June, the public is invited to discover the emerging forms of their research and to contribute to them through this exhibition, as well as during a series of free public activities. While distinct in their approaches, the works presented here converge around shared concerns: questioning the environments we inhabit and shape, assessing the effects of human constructions on a diversity of living beings, and dreaming up futures in which more equitable modes of organization might emerge. In resonance with each other, these projects reveal different ways of inhabiting, perceiving, and relating to the territories we share, while opening onto the imagination of new configurations and modes of existence.

Free Outdoor Dee Jay Event

DateThursday, June 4, 2026
Time4 pm – 11 pm
Where4483 Boul. Saint-Laurent
PriceFree
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Free outdoor dee jay event

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Things + Time Alpha Launch

DateThursday, June 4, 2026
Time7 pm – 11 pm
WhereWorld Creation Studio, 3995 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4H2
PriceFree
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Tech
Official Alpha launch for Things+Time platform. Join us to learn about 3D scanning, the new Things+Time platform, and to celebrate with us from 9:00-11:00pm with DJ sets by @frankieteardropx and @mmmmrico. Workshop: Intro to 3D Scanning at 7:00pm. Inauguration at 8:30pm.

Unveiling and Presentation

DateThursday, June 4, 2026
Time8:30 pm – 10:35 pm
WhereWorld Creation Studio, 3995 Rue Berri, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4H2, Canada
PriceFree
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Community
Part of Things + Time Alpha Launch event

Escales musicales – Productions Pardis

DateFriday, June 5, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WhereParc Lhasa-De Sela, Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal (Québec)
PriceFree
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Music
À travers une série de quatre concerts en plein air dans les parcs du Plateau-Mont-Royal, venez rencontrer des artistes d'horizons culturels variés. Chaque concert célèbre la diversité culturelle à la croisée des traditions musicales du monde. Escales musicales est une série de quatre concerts en plein air présentés dans les parcs du Plateau-Mont-Royal, créant des moments de rencontre intime entre artistes et public au cœur du quartier. Chaque escale met en lumière une tradition musicale portée par des artistes d'exception : Sareh Borna (kamanche – musique persane), Deo Munyakazi (inganga et voix – musique du Rwanda), Ran Wang (guzheng – musique de Chine) et Charles Cantin (violon traditionnel québécois). Tous les concerts sont entourés par le percussionniste Ziya Tabassian, favorisant un dialogue sensible entre les cultures. Le projet célèbre la diversité musicale et invite à une expérience immersive, accessible et profondément humaine. Ce concert, dédié à la musique perse, sera interprété par le duo Sareh Borna et Ziya Tabassian. Annulé en cas de pluie abondante.

Historical Guided Tour of Mount Royal Cemetery

DateSunday, June 7, 2026
Time1 pm – 3:05 pm
Where1297 Chemin de la Forêt
PriceFree
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Community
A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the site's history, heritage, and the notable figures who helped shape Montreal throughout the years. Meet at the main entrance. Rain or shine. No registration required. Simply arrive at the entrance a few minutes before the tour begins.

Vernissage de Vent bleu. Maude Arès, Guido Molinari, Anne-Marie Proulx

DateThursday, June 11, 2026
Time6 pm – 8:05 pm
Where3290, rue Sainte Catherine Est, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H1W2C6
PriceFree
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Art
Joignez-vous à nous le 11 juin dès 18h pour le vernissage de l'exposition Vent bleu. Maude Arès, Guido Molinari, Anne-Marie Proulx. À cette occasion, les revues Espace, art actuel et Sabor seront églement des nôtres pour vous présenter leurs plus récent numéro ! L'exposition, qui se déroulera du 11 juin au 23 août 2026, s'accompagne d'une riche programmation d'événements en arts vivants avec une performance de Erin Hill et Nina Vroemen (Horizon Factory), en musique avec Mykalle Bielinski, ainsi qu'en poésie avec une résidence d'écriture de Vanessa Bell et de Catherine Cormier-Larose.

Musical Stopovers – Pardis Productions

DateFriday, June 19, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WhereEthel-Stark Park, Prince Arthur Street West, Montreal (Quebec)
PriceFree
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Music
Through a series of four outdoor concerts in the parks of Plateau-Mont-Royal, come and meet artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each concert celebrates cultural diversity at the crossroads of musical traditions from around the world. This concert, dedicated to Chinese music, will be performed by the duo Ran Wang and Ziya Tabassian. Musical Stopovers is a series of four open-air concerts presented in the parks of the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, creating intimate moments of connection between artists and audiences in the heart of the community. Each stopover highlights a musical tradition performed by exceptional artists: Sarah Borna (kamancheh - Persian music), Deo Munyakazi (inganga and vocals – Rwandan music), Ran Wang (guzheng – Chinese music), and Charles Cantin (traditional Quebec violin). All concerts are accompanied by percussionist Ziya Tabassian, fostering a meaningful dialogue between cultures. The project celebrates musical diversity and invites an immersive, accessible, and profoundly human experience. As part of the Cultural Action Support Program. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.

The Monsoon Festival

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time11 am – 7 pm
WhereDickie-Moore Park
PriceFree
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A celebration of the cultures, histories and communities that make up today's Montreal on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Join us on a journey inspired by the joyfully decorated and music-filled transits of the Global South. Performances by grassroots artists, craft tables and food, sustainable fashion show and tie-dye workshop, closing parade and evening festivities after 7 p.m. The full program will be published on our website. Still looking for food vendors and volunteers.

DJ Sunset, spécial Saint-Jean-Baptiste sur le Mont-Royal

DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
Time7 pm – 10 pm
WhereBelvédère Camillen-Houde
PriceFree
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Music
DJ Sunset vous emmène dans un voyage musical pour l'âme: **House, Deep House, Tech House**... et si la nuit s'y prête, peut-être un glissement vers la **Techno et l'Acid Techno**. Une musique enveloppante, un coucher de soleil sur Montréal, une soirée familiale et gratuite. Venez terminer votre Saint-Jean-Baptiste là où Montréal est la plus belle — en hauteur, face à l'horizon, avec la ville à vos pieds et le stade olympique qui brille au loin. Event by DJ Sunset, Uncle Fofi and COUSCOUS COMEDY SHOW

Musical Stopovers – Pardis Productions

DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Time6 pm – 7 pm
WherePark of the Americas, Rachel Street East, Montreal (Quebec)
PriceFree
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Music
Through a series of four outdoor concerts in the parks of Plateau-Mont-Royal, come and meet artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each concert celebrates cultural diversity at the crossroads of musical traditions from around the world. Musical Stopovers is a series of four open-air concerts presented in the parks of the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, creating intimate moments of connection between artists and audiences in the heart of the community. Each stopover highlights a musical tradition performed by exceptional artists: Sarah Borna (kamanchen – Persian music), Deo Munyakazi (inganga and vocals – Rwandan music), Ran Wang (guzheng – Chinese music), and Charles Cantin (traditional Quebec violin). All concerts are accompanied by percussionist Ziya Tabassian, fostering a meaningful dialogue between cultures. This concert, dedicated to traditional Quebec music, will be performed by the duo Charles Cantin and Ziya Tabassian. As part of the Cultural Action Support Program. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.